NEW RELEASE:
Compac Scion Controller
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Just released is a new simple and economical solution to replace your old sizer electronics, or to reduce the cost of a Compac SLS or DLS machine. The Compac Scion is easy to use with back lit touch screen display, ideal for packhouse environments. More information will be coming soon but feel free to contact us for details.
NEW FEATURE:
Skin Texture Grading for Citrus
InVision 9000 is now successfully grading for skin texture. This is an optional feature for new or existing InVision 9000 systems. Texture grading is ideal for removing "puff and crease" or "albedo breakdown " affected fruit, commonly found in citrus. Contact us now to find out how texture grading can improve your business.
NEW TECHNOLOGY:
Internal Defect Grading
NIR has gone to a new level with Taste Technologies' newly developed T1 NIR system which has improved the performance of internal defect grading of produce. Apples and potatoes have been the first to benefit from this new technology. For more information, contact Taste Technologies.
InVision Blemish Update:
Kiwifruit has seen 5 sheds successfully operating pre graders with InVision 7000IR systems this season in NZ. Improved packing costs, labor efficiency and consistent quality grading has been enjoyed. Kiwifruit blemish grading has proven to be more difficult than expected, but the results of continuous development efforts by the Compac vision team is benefiting the industry.
Apples have seen exciting new concepts in applying blemish technology this year. With sheds operating InVision 9000IR technology in NZ, Australia and USA, development is coming on in leaps and bounds.
IR vs NIR :
One of the common misunderstandings in the packing industry is the difference between grading with Infra Red and Near Infra Red technology. These are quite different technologies and we hope the following explanations will clarify the difference between them:
- IR or Infra Red grading is using IR light to view produce externally with cameras. This removes the confusion of colors and is used for sizing fruit or to improve blemish grading by identifying physical damage on the fruit. Contact us for more information on IR grading.
- NIR or Near Infra Red is looking inside the fruit to measure internal characteristics. NIR uses a different sector of the infra red light spectrum than IR cameras. NIR is used for identifying dry matter or brix (total soluble solids) to identify the current or eventual taste of the fruit. NIR is also used for identifying internal color and internal defects of some fruit types.
There are different NIR systems;
Reflectance penetrates light a few millimeters under the skin and measures the wavelengths of the light reflected back.
Transference penetrates light into the fruit and measures the wavelengths of the light that passes through the fruit.
Each system has pros and cons for different applications and fruit types. For more information, contact Taste Technologies.
Contact Us for further information on any of the new products mentioned above.
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